May
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Researchers 'switch off' neurodegeneration in mice
- Toxicology Unit based at University of Leicester identify pathway to brain cell death
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Trial launched into curry chemical's cancer-fighting properties
- Effects of curcumin in chemotherapy investigated by University of Leicester
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Leicester cancer scientists receive £1.1 million grant to continue testing groundbreaking cancer medicine
- Cancer Research UK and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) fund Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre for a further five years
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The 'Father' of DNA fingerprinting opens the new Scientific Support Building in Wakefield
- University of Leicester Professor gives his name to new facility
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Casualties of war: ex-armed forces service personnel in prison
- University of Leicester criminologist presents research findings on May 9
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Virtual lab gives students rare insight into genetics
- University of Leicester academics study the effectiveness of virtual reality for teaching and learning
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First instrument for the JWST is completed and handed over to NASA
- University of Leicester team play key role in building and testing the Mid InfraRed Instrument for the James Webb Space Telescope
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University of Leicester space scientists complete decade of work on cryogenically-tested space instrument for NASA
- University of Leicester team play key role in the James Webb Space Telescope which will produce the sharpest images yet of the farthest depths of the cosmos
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University of Leicester study identifies key cellular mechanisms behind the onset of tinnitus
- Research into hearing loss after exposure to loud noises could lead to the first drug treatments to prevent the development of tinnitus
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When Philip met Monica: University of Leicester English Professor delivers lecture on Larkin
- Leicester Poetry Society lecture on Friday 11 May at 7.30pm at The Atrium, 105 Clarendon Park Road
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Do museums do enough to attract new audiences?
- New book edited by University of Leicester academic and V&A researcher argues museums should do more to reach out to new audiences
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Drop-in sessions at Leicester libraries for Adult Learners’ Week
- Find out about lifelong learning opportunities at the University of Leicester
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Psychology lecture examines how to learn from memory
- Professor Andrew Mayes to deliver 2012 Sluckin lecture at the University of Leicester, 17 May
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University takes heart from generous donations from community
- Freemasons raise £50,000 for Cardiovascular Research Centre Appeal
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University joins the Big Spring Clean
- Student volunteers to help clear litter from campus and Victoria Park
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Research recognised: postgraduates show off their groundbreaking studies
- University of Leicester celebrates postgraduate research as part of festival
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Free public tour of University of Leicester Botanic Garden
- International Fascination of Plants Day on May 18
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Young people plan day of dance
- Student learn to become arts leaders for Embrace Arts project
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‘From Big Bang to Biospheres’: Astronomer Royal’s public lecture at University of Leicester
- Professor Martin Rees discusses how widespread life is in the cosmos on Wednesday 16 May
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Important roles for top cancer experts at University of Leicester's cancer research programme
- New appointments for leading cancer specialists
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Call for citizen scientists to help tackle eco problem
- Students ask for help from public to find environmental solution to pollution
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Bluesky to Fund Night Sky Mapping Project
- University of Leicester to work with aerial mapping specialists
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University of Leicester Medical students’ finger puppet video wins national award
- Top prize for students’ digital video
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Universities minister praises Leicester's 'path-breaking' links with Kurdistan
- University of Leicester’s association with Kurdistan highlighted by Secretary of State for Universities and Science, David Willetts
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'Slum tourism' research project launched at University of Leicester
- New European Union-funded project investigates contentious pastime
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Banning of Muslim veil in France linked to increased hostility towards veiled Muslim women in the UK - University of Leicester study
- Research seminar examines impact of French veil ban on UK attitudes
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Scientists find gold-plated fossil solution
- Novel method will assist with study of ancient specimens
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University of Leicester placed among UK top 20 universities
- The Guardian places Leicester among UK best for fifth consecutive year
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Learning leads to success for mature student
- Adult Learners Week Award for counselling student working with mental health charities
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Martin Johnson opens the new Hope Against Cancer Clinical Trials Centre
- New East Midlands cancer centre in partnership between University of Leicester and Leicester’s Hospitals
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Immigrant Citizens Survey: 'How immigrants experience integration'
- Transnational survey asks the unheard in the integration debate: The immigrant
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Archaeologist to explore local history in the field
- English Local History event on 26 May questions the origins of strip-farming
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New international network to study greenhouse gases over the Amazon
- Climate change scientists aim to better understand carbon cycle over rainforest
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University of Leicester researcher receives funding for Martian science
- UK Space Agency announces award
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Art provides new perspectives to scientific theory
- Scientists and artists to debate new age theory at London railway station
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Historian explores apartheid and the city
- ‘Black Baudelaires, Bohemias and the Bronx’ at University of Leicester on 30 May
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Father of English History's role in creation of Archbishop of York explained
- Public lecture will show Venerable Bede helped set up important Church role
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Partnership with University of Leicester nurtures organic growth of Bulb Studios
- Design agency supported by University’s School of Management
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Both employers and universities need to do more to widen access to the professions, University of Leicester heads say
- Employers need to invest in ‘diversity of thought’, says Head of Careers at Britain’s most socially inclusive top-20 university
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University of Leicester academic is winner of prestigious grant funding award
- HEA announces Doctoral Programme awards
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University of Leicester’s Chair of Council urges Prime Minister to review approach to international students
- Roger Bettles backs call for international university students to be removed from net migration statistics for policy purposes
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UKCAT contributes to widening participation in medical education
- Study commissioned by consortium including University of Leicester
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Icelandic adventure to inspire teachers to take learning outside the classroom
- Trip to Iceland will give teachers the tools to organise beneficial school trips for pupils
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Shami Chakrabarti to deliver keynote address at University of Leicester refugee conference
- Conference on 'Hope and Resilience for Refugees and Asylum Seekers' to mark Refugee Week
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Employers' Forum gives recruiters the chance to have their say on University curriculum
- University of Leicester building links with graduate recruiters to increase employment prospects for students
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Anti-hacking workshop at University of Leicester
- University and local company collaborate on keeping websites safe
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Non-stop 'Bardathon' at University of Leicester marks Diamond Jubilee year
- It’s a Bard Day & Night for staff and students at University of Leicester
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Researchers and Guardian win top journalism award
- University of Leicester researcher wins award
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University of Leicester announces collaboration in Iraq
- Initiative brings benefits to universities in UK and Iraq